Overview
The Certificate IV in Cyber Security is a great starting point for a career in cyber security, one of IT's fastest areas of workforce growth.
Career opportunities, include:
- cyber security technical support
- desktop support technician
- cyber security intrusion tester
- security support officer
- PEN tester
- networking security support officer
- systems tester
- computer forensics technician
- website security support officer.
Pathways to further study:
- 22445VIC Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security
- ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)
- ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
- Bachelor of Information Systems
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Studying the Certificate IV in Cyber Security at Holmesglen
Holmesglen’s Certificate IV in Cyber Security has been developed to provide you with practical skills in identifying and reporting system vulnerabilities, website and system threats, evaluating and reporting cyber security incidents and securing PC and mobile devices.
You'll also gain skills in penetration (Pen) testing, networking fundamentals, network security basics as well as firewall installation, configuration and management.
You'll learn about what's involved in working as part of an incident response team, web security, programming in Python and about the organisational policies and processes for cyber security.
Holmesglen’s Certificate IV in Cyber Security has been developed to provide you with practical skills in:
• identifying and reporting system vulnerabilities
• identifying and reporting website and system threats
• evaluating and reporting cyber security incidents
• securing PC and mobile devices
• Pen testing
• networking fundamentals
• network security basics
• firewall installation, configuration and management
• working as part of an incident response team
• web security
• programming – Python
• organisational policies and processes for cyber security.
Course structure
Timetable
Monday: Open Lab session from 9am to 5pm (additional support/guidance session to students)
Thursday: 9am to 4:30pm
Friday: 9am to 5:30pm
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| VU21993 |
Secure a networked personal computer |
| VU21990 |
Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation |
| BSBWHS401 |
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements |
| ICTICT418 |
Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment |
| RIICOM301D |
Communicate information |
| VU21989 |
Test concepts and procedures for cyber security |
| VU21988 |
Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security |
| ICTPRG405 |
Automate processes |
| ICTPRG407 |
Write script for software applications |
| VU21991 |
Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation |
| VU21995 |
Manage the security infrastructure for the organisation |
| VU21996 |
Evaluate and test an incident response plan for an enterprise |
| VU21997 |
Expose website security vulnerabilities |
| VU21992 |
Develop a cyber security industry project |
| BSBRES401 |
Analyse and present research information |
| VU21994 |
Perform basic cyber security data analysis |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| VU21993 | Secure a networked personal computer |
| VU21990 | Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation |
| BSBWHS401 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements |
| ICTICT418 | Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment |
| RIICOM301D | Communicate information |
| VU21989 | Test concepts and procedures for cyber security |
| VU21988 | Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security |
| ICTPRG405 | Automate processes |
| ICTPRG407 | Write script for software applications |
| VU21991 | Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation |
| VU21995 | Manage the security infrastructure for the organisation |
| VU21996 | Evaluate and test an incident response plan for an enterprise |
| VU21997 | Expose website security vulnerabilities |
| VU21992 | Develop a cyber security industry project |
| BSBRES401 | Analyse and present research information |
| VU21994 | Perform basic cyber security data analysis |
Assessment
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
To study VU21991 Implement network security infrastructure for an organisation, students must complete the pre requisite units
VU21988 - Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security
VU21990 – Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation
To study VU21992 Develop a cyber security industry project, students must complete the pre requisite units:
ICTPRG407 - Write scripts for software applications
VU21988 - Utilise basic network concepts and protocols required in cyber security
VU21989 – Test concepts and procedures for cyber security
VU21990 – Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation
Entry requirements
Applicants for the 22334VIC Certificate IV of Cyber Security program must have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent or of mature age.
However, Holmesglen requires applicants to have the following digital literacy skills and the ability to:
• turn on a computer
• connect to the internet
• use a mouse, keyboard, headset with microphone or speakers and webcam
• open and close a software application
• conduct a search in a web browser
• send and receive emails
• save a file, and locate a saved file
• download and install software application.
• use webinar software to participate in remote learning
Learner's digital and computer skills are determined and confirmed during the Pre Training Review interview and BKSB results.
Applicants intending to learn remotely will require access to a PC computer or laptop with the following minimum specification:
A PC/laptop with the following minimum specification:
Quad-Core CPU
• 16GB of RAM
• CPU with minimum 2ghz processor or faster
• 250GB of Storage
• Windows 10 OS, or virtual machine installed with Windows 10 OS (available free from https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/downloads/virtual-machines/ or https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-10-enterprise)
• Monitor 24" (PC only, dual monitor optional but preferred)
• Headset with microphone (webcam optional but preferred)
• Access to an internet connection (ADSL or cable connection desirable)
• Access to NetLab
• LinkedIn Learning (free access via Holmesglen’s Brightspace, or log in through LinkedIn.com)
Applications:
• Microsoft Word - access through Holmesglen MyHorizon
• WebEx (free to download)
• Cisco Packet Tracer
• 7Zip or an equivalent compression utility - free to download
• Google Chrome – recommended web browser
• Onedrive or google drive/dropbox account for storage (free via Holmesglen OneDrive, or google drive, or dropbox, alternatively, students can purchase an external SSD hard disk with a minimum of 250GB, prices will vary)
• Login access to Cisco NetAcad
• Login access to Brightspace
• Installed VMware workstation Pro (available free through Holmesglen OnTheHub
• Installed Kali Linux (free to download)
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training, you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a Pre Training Review interview. These will assist with determining your suitability for the course, verify your training plan and identify any learning support needs.
COVID-19 vaccination requirements
Please refer to our coronavirus update page to view current vaccine requirements.
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
Qualification and recognition
Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive the 22334VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security qualification.
Connections with industry
Graduates of this program will be able to seek employment as cyber security practitioners in a range of commercial enterprises/organisations and government bodies.
The qualification has been validated by leading IT companies and associations as a quality training program that provides graduates with practical skills and knowledge to work in a technical support role in a cyber security operations centre (CSOC).
Holmesglen’s cyber security program is strongly supported by our industry and Academy Partners:
Fortinet Network Security Academy ; Cisco Networking Academy ; Microsoft Academy ; Amazon Web Services Academy (AWS) ; LifeJourney ; Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).
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Recruitment
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
| Tuition fees (GST exempt) |
Cost |
|
| Full Fee | $9,856 | |
| Government subsidised | $3,344 | |
| Concession | $669 | |
| Free TAFE eligible student | FREE | |
| JobTrainer eligible student | FREE | |
| Mandatory Materials and Activities fees * (GST inc) |
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| Materials fee | $0 | |
| Activities fee | $0 | |
**Additional costs may also apply for course consumable and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses. To view the additional costs that apply for each course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession
.